PHYS120 - Mechanics and Modern Physics
Course: PHYS120 (Mechanics and Modern Physics) in PHYS department at Simon Fraser University.
Credit Hours: 3 • Academic Level: first-year undergraduate course
Course Requirements: Requires 1 prerequisite course
Prerequisite Chain Depth: 2 levels of foundational courses required
Future Opportunities: Unlocks 9 advanced courses for further study
Part of the PHYS curriculum at Simon Fraser University, helping students progress through degree requirements.
Prerequisites for PHYS120
Courses unlocked by PHYS120
- EASC204 - Structural Geology I
- ENSC385 - Statics and Strength of Materials
- ENSC386 - Introduction to Mechanical Design
- NUSC341 - Introduction to Radiochemistry
- NUSC344 - Nucleosynthesis and Distribution of the Elements
- PHYS102 - Physics for the Life Sciences II
- PHYS121 - Optics, Electricity and Magnetism
- BPK201 - Biomechanics
- PHYS141 - Studio Physics - Optics, Electricity and Magnetism
Academic Planning at Simon Fraser University
Students planning PHYS120 at Simon Fraser University should complete 1 prerequisite before enrollment.
Future Pathways: Completing PHYS120 enables enrollment in 9 advanced courses, opening specialization opportunities in the PHYS program.
This first-year course at Simon Fraser University integrates into structured degree pathways for PHYS programs, supporting timely graduation and academic progression.